Apple Workgroup Server 8150/110 - Manual (Page 54)

Do you need to initialize a hard disk?
You need to initialize a hard disk only in the following cases:
m You’re using specialized disk array management software, such as RAID
(redundant array of independent disks). See the documentation that
accompanied the disk array management software for instructions.
m The disk is new and uninitialized. Your internal hard disk and most external
hard disks are initialized at the factory and do not have to be initialized
again. If you are adding a new non-Apple hard disk to your server, check
your owner’s manual to see if it needs to be initialized.
m You’ve experienced repeated errors using this disk. If problems persist after
you reinitialize the disk, the disk is in need of servicing.
m The disk has been formatted for use with a non-Apple operating system.
You use the Apple HD SC Setup program to initialize and name a hard disk.
Apple HD SC Setup is provided as part of your system software and can be
found in the Utilities folder on the server’s hard disk as well as on the
Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc.
See the instructions for preparing a disk for use in the “Disks” topic in
Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (
h) menu.
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